Ashmore Emerging Markets Equity Fund (EMFIX) Alternatives
Ashmore Emerging Markets Equity Fund (EMFIX) belongs to the Emerging Markets Diversified category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with EMFIX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to EMFIX
EMFIX charges 1.17% annually. Among mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Diversified category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among EMFIX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity SAI Emerging Markets Index Fund | 0.08% | Jan 4, 2016 | EMFIX vs FERGX | |
| Fidelity Emerging Markets Index Fund | 0.08% | Sep 8, 2011 | EMFIX vs FPADX | |
| Franklin Emerging Market Core Equity (IU) Fund Adv... | 0.17% | Jul 31, 2019 | EMFIX vs FCEEX | |
| State Street Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund | 0.17% | Dec 17, 2015 | EMFIX vs SSKEX | |
| UBS Emerging Markets Equity Opportunity Fund | 0.19% | May 30, 2018 | EMFIX vs EMPTX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EMFIX
Among mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Diversified category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Emerging Markets Fund | 97 | Jun 9, 1996 | EMFIX vs DEMIX | |
| Martin Currie SMA-Shares Series EM Fund | 96 | Jan 9, 2018 | EMFIX vs LCSMX | |
| Lazard Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 96 | Jul 14, 1994 | EMFIX vs LZEMX | |
| Brandes Emerging Markets Fund | 96 | Jan 30, 2011 | EMFIX vs BEMIX | |
| Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM | 95 | Nov 21, 2021 | EMFIX vs FQEMX |
Top Performing EMFIX Alternatives (YTD)
EMFIX alternatives from the Emerging Markets Diversified category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Emerging Markets Fund | 13.36% | Jun 9, 1996 | EMFIX vs DEMIX | |
| Martin Currie SMA-Shares Series EM Fund | 9.17% | Jan 9, 2018 | EMFIX vs LCSMX | |
| Ashmore Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund | 8.91% | Oct 3, 2011 | EMFIX vs ESCIX | |
| Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM | 8.67% | Nov 21, 2021 | EMFIX vs FQEMX | |
| Cullen Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund | 6.79% | Aug 30, 2012 | EMFIX vs CEMFX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EMFIX
EMFIX alternatives from the Emerging Markets Diversified category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Defensive Advantage Emerging Markets Fun... | 10.20% | Dec 20, 2020 | EMFIX vs BADEX | |
| Harding Loevner Frontier Emerging Markets Fund | 11.89% | May 26, 2008 | EMFIX vs HLFMX | |
| Parametric Emerging Markets Fund | 12.06% | Jun 29, 2006 | EMFIX vs EAEMX | |
| Parametric Tax-Managed Emerging Markets Fund | 12.26% | Jun 29, 1998 | EMFIX vs EITEX | |
| Ashmore Emerging Markets Frontier Equity Fund | 12.26% | Nov 3, 2013 | EMFIX vs EFEIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EMFIX
EMFIX alternatives from the Emerging Markets Diversified category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Defensive Advantage Emerging Markets Fun... | -8.89% | Dec 20, 2020 | EMFIX vs BADEX | |
| The Cook & Bynum Fund | -8.95% | Jun 30, 2009 | EMFIX vs COBYX | |
| GQG Partners Emerging Markets Equity Fund | -9.12% | Dec 27, 2016 | EMFIX vs GQGPX | |
| Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund | -9.38% | Sep 30, 2007 | EMFIX vs WAEMX | |
| Parametric Tax-Managed Emerging Markets Fund | -9.88% | Jun 29, 1998 | EMFIX vs EITEX |
Other Mutual Funds from Ashmore
Most popular Ashmore mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashmore Emerging Markets Short Duration Fund | Emerging Markets Bonds | 11 | 0.26% | Jun 23, 2014 | EMFIX vs ESFIX | |
| Ashmore Emerging Markets Total Return Fund | Emerging Markets Bonds | 92 | -1.88% | Dec 7, 2010 | EMFIX vs EMKIX | |
| Ashmore Emerging Markets Equity ESG Fund | Emerging Markets Diversified | 88 | 1.15% | Feb 25, 2020 | EMFIX vs ESIGX | |
| Ashmore Emerging Markets Active Equity Fund | Emerging Markets Diversified | 76 | -0.82% | Oct 31, 2016 | EMFIX vs EMQIX | |
| Ashmore Emerging Markets Short Duration Select Fun... | Emerging Markets Bonds | — | — | Jun 14, 2020 | EMFIX vs ESDIX | |
| Ashmore Emerging Markets Corporate Income Fund | Emerging Markets Bonds | 76 | 1.17% | Dec 7, 2010 | EMFIX vs EMCIX | |
| Ashmore Emerging Markets Investment Grade Income F... | Emerging Markets Bonds | 95 | -0.62% | Sep 16, 2020 | EMFIX vs IGIEX | |
| Ashmore Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond Fund | Emerging Markets Bonds | 79 | -3.26% | Dec 7, 2010 | EMFIX vs ELBIX |
Often Compared With EMFIX
What investors most often compare with EMFIX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthews Emerging Markets Ex China Active ETF | Emerging Markets Diversified | 94 | 6.51% | Jan 10, 2023 | EMFIX vs MEMX | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 94 | 8.23% | Jul 19, 2017 | EMFIX vs EMXC | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | Emerging Markets Diversified | 86 | 3.80% | Apr 11, 2003 | EMFIX vs EEM | |
| Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 74 | 0.61% | Jan 14, 2010 | EMFIX vs SCHE | |
| Driehaus Emerging Markets Small Cap Growth Fund | Emerging Markets Diversified | 95 | 4.87% | Aug 21, 2011 | EMFIX vs DRESX | |
| abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | Emerging Markets Diversified | 95 | 5.47% | Aug 29, 2000 | EMFIX vs GLLSX | |
| TIAA-CREF Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund | Emerging Markets Diversified | 83 | 0.14% | Aug 30, 2010 | EMFIX vs TEQLX |
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